The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Nowhere does the grace of God shine brighter than in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God has always been a God of grace, but the expression of his grace reached its pinnacle that first Easter Sunday. Every gracious act of God under the old covenant looked […]
Jesus’ Life Demonstrates God’s Grace
by Don Dilmore Many years ago I worked with an Orthodox Jewish man. I dropped by his home one Friday afternoon and noticed he had an alarm clock and a coat hanger connected to his television set. I asked about its purpose. He told me he wanted to watch a football game the next day. […]
His Tent Spells Grace
by Steven Wyatt God, who is the Word, became flesh (John 1:14). John did not say Jesus became a man, although he clearly did. Neither did he say Jesus became human or took on a physical body (statements that are also true). Instead John used a much stronger term to describe how Jesus embraced humanity: […]
Amazing Grace!
by Simon Presland Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. —John Newton, 1750 The lyrics of John Newton’s hymn are almost universally known in our society. I work in a manufacturing facility, and I’m amazed at […]
Leaving your parents
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas My fiancé and I will be getting married next month. I still live with my parents and they are having a hard time “cutting the apron strings.” My parents raised me well but their tight grip on everything I do is getting to me. It’s causing a real […]